Sportsmail's Dan Ripley will be building up to England's crucial World Cup qualifier at home to Moldova and covering every kick as Roy Hodgson's side attempt to overhaul Montenegro at the top of Group H.

Elsewhere, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland continue to hunt down play-off spots, while Wales and Scotland will aim to keep their recent good form in Group A up as they look to end the qualification campaign on a high.

England fans will expect a comfortable win over eastern European minnows Moldova

Tottenham have turned to new architects to come up with designs for their increased capacity stadium, appointing Populous - the same company responsible for the Emirates stadium, home of their arch rivals Arsenal.

The White Hart Lane club had originally been working with London-based architects KSS over designs for a new stadium, with the first set of images released in 2008.

However, it has emerged that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wants to explore fresh ideas and has appointed Populous, who have also designed the Olympic Stadium and new Wembley.

New home: An artist's impression of what Spurs' new stadium could look like

16:22

UEFA sign broadcast deal with Al Jazeera for Champions League rights

UEFA has signed its first broadcasting deal for the 2015-18 Champions League seasons, with Qatar-based Al Jazeera.

UEFA says Al Jazeera has bought exclusive rights for the Middle East and North Africa across all media platforms.

The value of the deal, which includes rights for the second-tier Europa League competition, was not disclosed.

UEFA has said the Champions League will earn commercial revenue of at least 1.34 billion euros ($1.76 billion) annually in the current 2012-15 sales cycle.

Clubs taking part share around 1 billion euros ($1.32 billion) in prize money each season. Europa League shares more than 200 million euros ($263 million) annually among clubs taking part.

Former England captain Paul Ince has warned that winning the World Cup in 2022 will remain a distant dream unless the national team puts more emphasis on 'bulldog spirit' instead of trying to beat our rivals at their own game.

Ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Belgium, Sportsmail's James Andrew assesses the Red Devils' impressive squad.

Plenty of the names will be familiar to Premier League fans – especially supporters of Tottenham and Chelsea – with Jan Vertonghen, Mousa Dembele, Nacer Chadli all playing at Spurs with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and the injured Eden Hazard all part of the set up at Stamford Bridge.

World and European champions Spain may force an argument to be considered the best, as will Germany and Italy.

But this Belgian squad has to be considered among the most talented at the moment.

The Mayor was at Selhurst Park to visit the Crystal Palace FC Foundation and see first-hand their work that includes growing grass roots football, supporting child development and promoting health and well-being.

Accompanied by Steve O'Connell, Foundation trustee and local Croydon Councillors, Boris spoke to local youngsters who have been part of the Premier League Kicks programme which the foundation has been running for the last seven years.

Not bad: Johnson's ball juggling skills were described as 'surprising'

It’s a wet miserable day in Kiev – not that the conditions will make a blind bit of difference to the outcome of tonight’s match between England’s Group H rivals Ukraine and San Marino.

The Ukrainians could probably send out their women’s team in the Olympic Stadium and still score a hatful.

San Marino, let’s not forget, are the lowest ranked side in world football alongside Bhutan and the Turks & Caicos Islands (no, me neither). They’ve only ever won once and that was in a friendly with Liechtenstein almost a decade ago.

Still, at least they’ve shown an improvement since losing 8-0 to England at home in March – a 5-0 defeat by Poland followed by a 4-0 defeat by Italy.

Ukraine will look to get this one out of the way while significantly improving their goal difference before an altogether more testing encounter with England here on Tuesday night.

With the return game in San Marino one of Ukraine’s two fixtures after that, no wonder captain Anatoliy Tymoschuk believes maximum points over the next five days could be decisive in an increasingly tight group.

'If we win both matches we’re in Brazil,’ said the former Bayern Munich midfielder. ‘But it won’t be easy as one of the opponents is England.'

England visit the Ukraine for a must-win World Cup qualifier next week

15:03

Devlin handed first senior call-up by Northern Ireland

Cliftonville goalkeeper Conor Devlin has been added to the Northern Ireland squad for their World Cup qualifying double header against Portugal and Luxembourg

Manager Michael O'Neill included only two goalkeepers in his initial squad - Roy Carroll and Michael McGovern - but Devlin has been training with the team in Belfast this week and has been formally added to the side ahead of tonight's clash with Portugal

He will also travel to Luxembourg on Sunday.

O'Neill used goalkeeping coach Maik Taylor on the bench for last month's win over Russia, but has opted to hand Devlin his first senior call-up this time.

Manchester United assistant manager Steve Round believes David Moyes was made for Old Trafford

The former Everton boss has endured a difficult start to his new job after taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson this summer, with struggles in the transfer window and a loss to Liverpool dominating the early part of his reign.

'Without a doubt, David was ready for this job,' Round told the Manchester Evening News.

'He has an incredible desire to succeed. He now has the stature and presence to move to a club like this. I really do believe he will be a big success.

'Now I have been in this club and environment I can understand why Sir Alex and the board appointed him - to keep that continuity, work ethic, drive and feeling about the club going.'

Down and out: Moyes looks glum as he watches his new side lose 1-0 to rivals Liverpool

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure has taken pity on a dimwitted fan who had the defender's name wrongly tattooed on his foot... by offering to change his name.

The Red-faced supporter was impressed enough by the Ivorian's performances following a summer move from Manchester City that he decided to have the Toure's name permanently inked on his body - only to discover the tattoo artist had misspelled it as 'Kolo Touro'.

The veteran centre-back became aware of the botched ink job after the fan's friend outed him on Twitter and, perhaps touched by the thought, responded (below) to suggest the most obvious solution - changing his name to Touro!

Sportsmail's Gerard Brand takes a look at the Premier League summer signings set for international action this weekend, including Mesut Ozil, Christian Eriksen and Libor Kozak.

The international break doesn't necessarily mean a lack of football. The last week of the transfer window brought up a fair few familiar faces and even more unknown entities, so wake up from your pit of despair and get to know your new men before anyone else.

Most are involved in their country's World Cup qualifiers or friendlies, and you can either catch some highlights on the slow Saturday, or even watch some of the new signings in action live on Friday night.

In control: Ozil will start for Germany against Austria tonight

13:18

Republic of Ireland v Sweden sold out

The Football Association of Ireland has announced that tonight's World Cup qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Sweden has completely sold out.

The Republic currently sit fourth in Group C but are level on 11 points with Sweden and Austria, who they face next week.

With Austria facing group leaders Germany away this evening, a win for Giovanni Trapattoni's side would leave them in pole position to finish second.

Trapattoni in conversation with England boss Roy Hodgson during Everton's draw with West Brom

13:08

Buttner set to stay at United after Moyes fails in Baines and Coentrao bids

Sportsmail's Adam Crafton:

Manchester United left-back Alex Buttner has confirmed that he is set to remain at the club.

With new United manager David Moyes pushing hard for Everton's Leighton Baines and Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao, it had appeared that Buttner's time at Old Trafford was coming to an end.

But the Dutchman told De Telegraaf: 'On Wednesday I had a good talk with Moyes. He told me that I had come far enough to play for Manchester United this season.

'He absolutely wanted me. I am a full-fledged United player for him.'

Staying: Buttner will be back up for Patrice Evra this season

13:02

Redknapp set to take part in Petrov charity match on Sunday

Jamie Redknapp’s knees are in such a bad state, he rarely plays now.

But Sportsmail’s columnist is turning out for Stiliyan Petrov in his charity match on Sunday at Celtic’s ground.

The former Liverpool midfielder will join a host of star names including John Terry, Dimitar Berbatov and Henrik Larsson for the #19 Legends match.

Former Celtic bosses Martin O'Neill and Kenny Dalglish will take charge of the teams.

Return: Redknapp is pulling on his boots again at Celtic Park

12:51

Sportsmail's John Edwards on Ronaldo's mission against Northern Ireland tonight

Much as Northern Ireland will try and kick Ronaldo off the park - sorry, keep him on a tight rein - he has the perfect incentive to remind the Belfast public of his scoring prowess.

He needs just one more goal to draw level with the great Eusebio in second place in Portugal's all-time list of goalscorers.

Pauleta, from the late 90s and early noughties, is top with 47 goals, while Eusebio is on 41 and Ronaldo 40.

Funnily enough, Eusebio's 41st and final Portugal goal was a penalty in a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland in March, 1973.

It was Northern Ireland's home game, but it was played at Coventry's Highfield Road, due to the troubles across the Irish Sea.

Arsenal have confirmed they are investigating 'as a matter of urgency' tweets posted on transfer deadline day by Gunners academy coach Mark Arber that suggested he bet on Mesut Ozil's arrival, as revealed in Charles Sale's Sportsmail agenda.

Arber, a former professional footballer whose father Bob is an Arsenal scout, boasted on social media he was ITK (In the Know) about Arsenal transfer activity, tweeted: ‘Lovely bit of 14-1 Mesut.’

Arsenal’s spokesman said: 'We take this very seriously and we are looking into it as a matter of urgency.'

Northern Ireland ready to take on Ronaldo and Co in World Cup qualifier tonight

Sportsmail's John Edwards:

Welcome to Belfast, Cristiano!

A stark warning from Michael O'Neill was still ringing in Cristiano Ronaldo's ears when he stepped on to the Windsor Park pitch last night and began wondering whether there was a conspiracy against him.

O'Neill made it clear the traditional hand of friendship extended to foreign visitors may be conspicuous by its absence when a fired-up Northern Ireland take on Portugal in a World Cup qualifier tonight, and even the elements seem to be siding with him.

Media representatives were allowed to watch the first 15 minutes or so of Ronaldo and his team-mates being put through their paces before we were ushered away from the side of the pitch and directed towards the sponsors lounge within Windsor Park's antequated main stand.

As we settled into our seats and began the long wait for coach Paulo Bento's press conference, the heavens opened and the remainder of Portugal's training session was conducted in torrential rain.

Bento has a reputation for being dour, and he didn't disappoint. Asked whether it was good news that Nani has signed a new five-year deal with Manchester United, he replied: 'Matters that are between a player and his club are between a player and his club. It is not for the national coach to comment.'

Thanks for that, Paulo - most insightful.

At least there is some respite for Ronaldo today. It is bright and sunny in Belfast, and Portugal are staying at Northern Ireland's former team hotel, the Templepatrick, an idyllic spot in rolling countryside, with its own golf course.

Make the most of it, though, Cristiano - those Northern Ireland boys will be snapping at your heels, come 7.45 tonight!

Colombia midfield legend Carlos Valderrama is well known around the globe for his huge blond hair but he has taken the decision to dye his locks pink for a worthy cause.

The man known as 'El Pibe' had given notice he was planning the eye-catching gesture, designed to raise awareness for a breast cancer walk the 52-year-old is undertaking on Monday in his native Colombia.

Clearly a man of his word, Valderrama followed through on his promise he made to the Avon foundation and is now sporting pink hair.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has devised a controversial plan to keep perfect decorum among his goalkeeping ranks at the Bernabeu - by choosing to play Diego Lopez in La Liga and club legend Iker Casillas in the Champions League.

Spanish newspaper Marca claim the Italian has told Casillas his chance will come in Europe this season.

Ancelotti said last week that Casillas' attitude is still positive, and has refused to rule out Casillas having a bigger role to play in the future, opting for competition for places.

Still No. 1: Casillas trains with Spain ahead of their World Cup qualifier with Finland tonight

11:23

Grimsby joint-manager Rob Scott leaves the club

Non-league Grimsby Town have released a statement confirming that Paul Hurst will take sole control of the first-team.

Hurst had shared managerial responsibilities with Rob Scott but it now appears the former Fulham player has moved on.

Tottenham could receive all the money owed to them by Real Madrid for Gareth Bale at one fell swoop because of a complex five bank operation and a financial transaction known as forfaiting.

Sportsmail's Pete Jenson:

According to sources close to the Spanish club Tottenham have already received the first payment from Real Madrid of 16m euros in cash. But the remaining 75m euros (£63m) can now either be paid in three instalments over three years or be received at once, at a slightly lower return.

Spurs have three promissory notes from Madrid - IOUs that specify date and sum of repayment. These can be cashed in September 2014, 2015 and 2016, each for 25m euros.

New boy: Bale is presented by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Monday

Arsenal fans may want to keep an eye on Germany's World Cup qualifier with Austria tonight.

Sportsmail's Laurie Whitwell:

All eyes on Mesut Ozil in Munich tonight, with Bild calling it the moment he must show he is worthy of being the most expensive German player in history. He will start the World Cup qualifier against Austria in the No 10 role behind Miroslav Klose.

Quite a lot of Premier League interest in the match with Per Mertesacker set to start opposite Andreas Weimann and Stoke new boy Marko Arnautovic.

In control: Ozil will play his first game since signing for Arsenal against Austria tonight

10:02

August Football League Player and Manager of the Month winners announced

The Football League have announced the winners of the Sky Bet Manager and Player of the Month awards for August.

Championship

Manager - Paul Ince, Blackpool

Player - James Vaughan, Huddersfield

League 1

Manager - Russell Slade, Leyton Orient

Player - Nahki Wells, Bradford City

League 2

Manager - Paul Cook, Chesterfield

Player - Gary Roberts, Chesterfield

All smiles: Ince's Blackpool won 13 points from a possible 15 in August